battle of the 22d, while passing through Canada. The loyalists stated
their loss to be very trifling; some would say fifteen killed, and
others twenty-five. But different persons, in whom we had reason to
place confidence, stated their loss to be very considerable--about six
hundred killed and wounded, and amongst these Col. St. George. This
account will not be considered exaggerated, when reflecting on the
length of time they were exposed to a deliberate and well-directed fire
from our troops ... the number that was seen lying on the ground after
they retreated, and the number of sleighs loaded with their bloody guns.
[R] An inhabitant near the head of Lake Ontario heard of the prisoners,
and went to see them. He began to talk to one, judging him to be an
American officer, and telling him he had more friends in Canada than
the British had, and if he wanted money, or any assistance, he should
be accommodated. The poor fellow soon found his mistake, that he was
talking to a British officer, just from Fort George.
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